JFK Assassination Records - 2017-2018 Additional Documents Release
2017-2018 Additional Documents Release
The National Archives is releasing documents previously withheld in accordance with the JFK Assassination Records Collection Act. The vast majority of the Collection (88%) has been open in full and released to the public since the late 1990s. The records at issue are documents previously identified as assassination records, but withheld in full or withheld in part. Learn more about the process on the JFK Assassination Records Processing Project - 2017 Update web page.
These releases include FBI, CIA, and other agency documents (both formerly withheld in part and formerly withheld in full) identified by the Assassination Records Review Board as assassination records. The releases to date are as follows:
- July 24, 2017: 3,810 documents (read press release)
- October 26, 2017: 2,891 documents (read press release)
- November 3, 2017: 676 documents (read press release)
- November 9, 2017: 13,213 documents (read press release)
- November 17, 2017: 10,744 documents (read press release)
- December 15, 2017: 3,539 documents * (read press release)
- April 26, 2018: 18,731 documents * (read press release)
* Note: There are instances where multiple record identification numbers are associated with the same pdf. This is due to the fact that the files were scanned in batches.
Accessing the Records
The table below displays metadata about all the released documents. You can also download the spreadsheet as an Excel file (4.7MB).
To view or download a specific document, follow the link in the "Doc Date" column. The files are sorted by NARA Release Date, with the most recent files appearing first. The previous withholding status (i.e., formerly withheld in part or formerly withheld in full) is identified in the “Formerly Withheld Status” column.
Row Num | Record Num | NARA Release Date | Formerly Withheld | Agency | Doc Date | Doc Type | File Num | To Name | From Name | Title | Num Pages | Originator | Record Series | Review Date | Comments | Pages Released |
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23901 | 104-10529-10185 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/07/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE: PLEASE CABLE STATUS STATION RELATIONSHIP WITH | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-47 : F9 : 1999.07.13.11:04:38:233137 : | 1 |
23902 | 104-10215-10102 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 06/21/1962 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | CABLE: PLEASE CABLE NAME AND ANY ADDITIONAL PERSONAL DETAILS | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-50 : F23 : 20040311-1057115 : | 1 |
23903 | 104-10215-10102 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 06/21/1962 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | CABLE: PLEASE CABLE NAME AND ANY ADDITIONAL PERSONAL DETAILS | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-50 : F23 : 20040311-1057115 : | 1 |
23904 | 104-10529-10230 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/15/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE: PLEASE ANSWER QUESTIONS LEFT BY TECH DURING OCTOBER TDY | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-47 : F9 : 1999.07.13.15:41:15:140137 : | 1 |
23905 | 104-10529-10230 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 11/15/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE: PLEASE ANSWER QUESTIONS LEFT BY TECH DURING OCTOBER TDY | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-47 : F9 : 1999.07.13.15:41:15:140137 : | 1 |
23906 | 104-10527-10217 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 11/27/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE: PLEASE AIRMAIL IMMEDIATELY STAMPS, ETC. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-47 : F9B : 1999.06.29.14:34:10:043128 : | 1 |
23907 | 104-10527-10217 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/27/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE: PLEASE AIRMAIL IMMEDIATELY STAMPS, ETC. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-47 : F9B : 1999.06.29.14:34:10:043128 : | 1 |
23908 | 104-10185-10037 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 09/15/1961 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | LEOPOLDVILLE | CABLE: PLEASE ADVISE WHEREABOUTS STATUS ETA. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-20 : F13 : 20040310-1056299 : | 2 |
23909 | 104-10185-10037 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 09/15/1961 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | LEOPOLDVILLE | CABLE: PLEASE ADVISE WHEREABOUTS STATUS ETA. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-20 : F13 : 20040310-1056299 : | 2 |
23910 | 104-10290-10186 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/17/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXI | DIR | CABLE: PLEASE ADVISE DISPOSITION MATERIALS | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-47 : F3B : 1999.03.29.11:17:28:420129 : DUP OF 104-10101-10242 | 1 |
23911 | 104-10290-10186 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 12/17/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXI | DIR | CABLE: PLEASE ADVISE DISPOSITION MATERIALS | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-47 : F3B : 1999.03.29.11:17:28:420129 : DUP OF 104-10101-10242 | 1 |
23912 | 104-10171-10204 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 08/17/1960 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO INFO JMASH | DIRECTOR | CABLE: PLEASE ADVISE DETAILS MODUS OPERANDI AMRASP AMCIGAR MEXI INCLUDING | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-26 : F10 : 1998.02.25.18:04:21:450115 : | 1 |
23913 | 104-10171-10204 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 08/17/1960 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO INFO JMASH | DIRECTOR | CABLE: PLEASE ADVISE DETAILS MODUS OPERANDI AMRASP AMCIGAR MEXI INCLUDING | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-26 : F10 : 1998.02.25.18:04:21:450115 : | 1 |
23914 | 104-10290-10412 | 07/24/2017 | In Part | CIA | 10/30/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE: PLANS OF JOHN RETTIE | CIA | JFK | 06/22/2017 | JFK64-47 : F4B : 1999.06.27.11:29:56:233128 : | ||
23915 | 104-10315-10049 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 12/16/1960 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | LA DIV WORK FILE | WAVE INFO DIRECTOR, SAOP | WITHHELD | CABLE: PLANS FOR DRE TEAM MEETING WITH CUBELA IN BRAZIL | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK-WF05 : F4 : 20040323-1063272 : | 1 |
23916 | 104-10315-10049 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/16/1960 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | LA DIV WORK FILE | WAVE INFO DIRECTOR, SAOP | WITHHELD | CABLE: PLANS FOR DRE TEAM MEETING WITH CUBELA IN BRAZIL | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK-WF05 : F4 : 20040323-1063272 : | 1 |
23917 | 104-10175-10116 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 04/11/1973 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | CABLE: PLANS FOR DISCREET MEETING | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-11 : F9 : 20040303-1053436 : | 1 |
23918 | 104-10175-10118 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 04/10/1973 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | DIRECTOR | CABLE: PLANS FOR DISCREET MEETING | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-11 : F9 : 20040303-1053437 : | 1 |
23919 | 104-10175-10116 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 04/11/1973 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | CABLE: PLANS FOR DISCREET MEETING | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-11 : F9 : 20040303-1053436 : | 1 |
23920 | 104-10175-10118 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 04/10/1973 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | DIRECTOR | CABLE: PLANS FOR DISCREET MEETING | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-11 : F9 : 20040303-1053437 : | 1 |
23921 | 104-10290-10079 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 12/05/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXI | DIR | CABLE: PLANS FOR COMMUNICATIONS ADJUSTMENT | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-47 : F3A : 1999.03.17.08:56:49:000129 : | 1 |
23922 | 104-10290-10079 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/05/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXI | DIR | CABLE: PLANS FOR COMMUNICATIONS ADJUSTMENT | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-47 : F3A : 1999.03.17.08:56:49:000129 : | 1 |
23923 | 104-10419-10324 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/22/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | RUSS HOLMES WORK FILE | DIRECTOR | MEXICO CITY | CABLE: PLANS FOR CHICOM FAIR IN MEXICO CITY | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK-RH10 : F187 : 1998.12.05.10:39:57:373109 : DUPLICATE OF 104-10097-10366 (JFK-32, F-5), 104-10015-10105 (OSW1, V-3), AND 104-10527-10245 (JFK 64-47, F-11). | 2 |
23924 | 104-10419-10324 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 11/22/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | RUSS HOLMES WORK FILE | DIRECTOR | MEXICO CITY | CABLE: PLANS FOR CHICOM FAIR IN MEXICO CITY | 2 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK-RH10 : F187 : 1998.12.05.10:39:57:373109 : DUPLICATE OF 104-10097-10366 (JFK-32, F-5), 104-10015-10105 (OSW1, V-3), AND 104-10527-10245 (JFK 64-47, F-11). | 2 |
23925 | 104-10290-10068 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 12/05/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | PARIS | DIR | CABLE: PLANNING WITH RESPECT TO LATIN AMERICAN STUDY SEMINAR | 3 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-47 : F3A : 20040322-1061730 : | 3 |
23926 | 104-10290-10068 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/05/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | PARIS | DIR | CABLE: PLANNING WITH RESPECT TO LATIN AMERICAN STUDY SEMINAR | 3 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-47 : F3A : 20040322-1061730 : | 3 |
23927 | 104-10162-10148 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 03/07/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIR | WAVE | CABLE: PLANNING SELF SPONSORED TRIP SEE PRES. RENE SCHECK GUTIERREZ. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-1 : F16 : 1997.12.09.16:04:33:390107 : | 1 |
23928 | 104-10162-10148 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 03/07/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIR | WAVE | CABLE: PLANNING SELF SPONSORED TRIP SEE PRES. RENE SCHECK GUTIERREZ. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-1 : F16 : 1997.12.09.16:04:33:390107 : | 1 |
23929 | 104-10290-10042 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/03/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIR | CABLE: PLANNING FOR OPERATION | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-47 : F3A : 20040322-1061726 : | 1 |
23930 | 104-10290-10042 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 12/03/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIR | CABLE: PLANNING FOR OPERATION | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-47 : F3A : 20040322-1061726 : | 1 |
23931 | 104-10290-10061 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 12/04/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXI | DIR | CABLE: PLANNED TRAVEL BY STAFF EMPLOYEE TO INITIATE CONTACT. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-47 : F3A : 20040322-1061729 : | 1 |
23932 | 104-10290-10061 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/04/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXI | DIR | CABLE: PLANNED TRAVEL BY STAFF EMPLOYEE TO INITIATE CONTACT. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-47 : F3A : 20040322-1061729 : | 1 |
23933 | 104-10220-10308 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/31/1960 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | BELL | WAVE | CABLE: PLANNED RETURN TO CUBA | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-55 : F23 : 1998.07.11.11:15:47:153109 : CORRECTED TO 1 PAGE VICE 2. | 1 |
23934 | 104-10220-10308 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 12/31/1960 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | BELL | WAVE | CABLE: PLANNED RETURN TO CUBA | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-55 : F23 : 1998.07.11.11:15:47:153109 : CORRECTED TO 1 PAGE VICE 2. | 1 |
23935 | 104-10422-10145 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 12/05/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | RUSS HOLMES WORK FILES | DIR | MEXICO CITY | CABLE: PLAN FOR POLYGRAPHING ALVARADO | 2 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK-RH11 : F202 : 20040324-1064660 : | 2 |
23936 | 104-10422-10145 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/05/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | RUSS HOLMES WORK FILES | DIR | MEXICO CITY | CABLE: PLAN FOR POLYGRAPHING ALVARADO | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK-RH11 : F202 : 20040324-1064660 : | 2 |
23937 | 104-10186-10379 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 09/02/1965 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | DIRECTOR | CABLE: PHOTO OF FRANCISCO ANTONIO LENDOR SANABIA NOT | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-21 : F9 : 1998.05.18.09:11:43:000120 : | 1 |
23938 | 104-10186-10379 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 09/02/1965 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | DIRECTOR | CABLE: PHOTO OF FRANCISCO ANTONIO LENDOR SANABIA NOT | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-21 : F9 : 1998.05.18.09:11:43:000120 : | 1 |
23939 | 104-10195-10257 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 11/25/1963 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WAVE | CABLE: PHONE CALL IN SPANISH IMPLYING CASTRO INVOLVEMENT IN JFK ASSASSINATION | 2 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-30 : F6 : 1999.02.23.08:23:25:920128 : ATTACHED ROUTING AND RECORD SHEET | 2 |
23940 | 104-10195-10257 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/25/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WAVE | CABLE: PHONE CALL IN SPANISH IMPLYING CASTRO INVOLVEMENT IN JFK ASSASSINATION | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-30 : F6 : 1999.02.23.08:23:25:920128 : ATTACHED ROUTING AND RECORD SHEET | 2 |
23941 | 104-10174-10049 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 12/30/1959 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | HAVANA | CABLE: PETER N. LICARI MET WITH AMHAWK AT LATTER'S HOME ON MORNING 29 DECEMBER | 3 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-10 : F3 : 1998.02.21.10:20:57:123109 : | 3 |
23942 | 104-10174-10049 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 12/30/1959 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | HAVANA | CABLE: PETER N. LICARI MET WITH AMHAWK AT LATTER'S HOME ON MORNING 29 DECEMBER | 3 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-10 : F3 : 1998.02.21.10:20:57:123109 : | 3 |
23943 | 104-10220-10418 | 07/24/2017 | In Part | CIA | 10/06/1960 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | JMASH | DIRECTOR | CABLE: PER STAFF EMPLOYEE PHONE REQUEST STATION OFFICER ASKED PREPARE STANDBY STATEMENT | CIA | JFK | 06/22/2017 | JFK64-55 : F23A : 1998.08.06.10:29:17:123129 : ORIGINAL IS PREVIOUSLY SANITIZED DOCUMENT. | ||
23944 | 104-10186-10383 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 08/07/1965 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | JMWAVE | CABLE: PER REQUEST PARA 11 REF, WAVE TRACES FOLL: | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-21 : F9 : 1998.05.18.09:19:55:920120 : | 2 |
23945 | 104-10186-10383 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 08/07/1965 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | JMWAVE | CABLE: PER REQUEST PARA 11 REF, WAVE TRACES FOLL: | 2 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-21 : F9 : 1998.05.18.09:19:55:920120 : | 2 |
23946 | 104-10173-10061 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 05/16/1959 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | CABLE: PER RENEL-1 R JAMES KORENGOLD PROCESSED ON 5 MAY VISA SOVIET CHANNELS | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-9 : F18 : 20040302-1052982 : | 1 |
23947 | 104-10173-10061 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 05/16/1959 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | CABLE: PER RENEL-1 R JAMES KORENGOLD PROCESSED ON 5 MAY VISA SOVIET CHANNELS | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-9 : F18 : 20040302-1052982 : | 1 |
23948 | 104-10187-10047 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 10/07/1964 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | CABLE: PER REF C THERE ARE NO AMMUG LEADS IN HOND. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-22 : F2 : 1998.05.15.09:53:09:076120 : | 1 |
23949 | 104-10187-10047 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 10/07/1964 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | CABLE: PER REF C THERE ARE NO AMMUG LEADS IN HOND. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-22 : F2 : 1998.05.15.09:53:09:076120 : | 1 |
23950 | 104-10186-10420 | 11/09/2017 | In Part | CIA | 12/01/1964 [PDF] | PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | WITHHELD | DIRECTOR | CABLE: PER REF A HQS INVESTIGATION, INCLUDING CHECK WITH (LIAISON) | 1 | CIA | JFK | 11/09/2017 | JFK64-21 : F9 : 1998.05.18.11:21:19:890120 : | 1 |
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